Partly granted
The veteran's claim for an increased rating for asbestos-related calcified pleural plaques was partially granted, with a 10 percent evaluation assigned.
The deciding factor: The decision was based on the June 2024 pulmonary function test results which most accurately reflect the Veteran's level of disability.
- Claimed conditions
- asbestos-related calcified pleural plaques
- How they argued it
- Direct service connection
- Exposure basis
- None
- Rating assigned
- 10%
- Decision date
- January 14, 2025
- Citation
- A25003318
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